M&A Activity

Top 15 US accounting firm CohnReznick is acquiring the Aldrich group of companies, including INSIDE Public Accounting top 100 firm Aldrich CPAs + Advisors and Aldrich Wealth. Close is expected in mid-December.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For CohnReznick in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-13 · context →

Televisa and Fintech are reported to be acquiring AT&T Mexico for about $2 billion.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Televisa in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-13 · context →

Nathan's Famous (NasdaqGS: NATH) is subject to a proposed sale to Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NasdaqGS). The source is a shareholder-investigation press release from a law firm, so deal terms and status are not confirmed beyond the announced proposal.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Nathan's Famous, Inc. in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-13 · context →

The Oatley family is buying back the Rosemount wine label, which they sold about 25 years ago. The seller in the original transaction was Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE), so this is a divestiture of a brand by a listed company to a private family buyer.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Rosemount in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Oceania, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-12 · context →

Crimson Consulting, founded by Jamie Beaton, raised its takeover offer for ASX-listed tutoring franchise Kip McGrath from 73 to 75 cents per share, made the offer unconditional, and won the target board's backing.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Kip McGrath in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Oceania, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-12 · context →

Curtin University has publicly opposed a proposed merger, saying it 'solves problems we don't have', indicating a live university merger proposal in Western Australia.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Curtin University in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Oceania, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-12 · context →

GenusPlus Group has signed a binding share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of New Zealand telecom specialist UCG Holdings.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For GenusPlus Group in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Oceania, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-12 · context →

Western Australian government will investigate a proposed merger of the universities of WA, Curtin and Murdoch, with opponents flagging a potentially multibillion-dollar cost.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For University of Western Australia, Curtin University, Murdoch University in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Oceania, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-12 · context →

RAM Asset Management, via its open-ended RAM Australia Opportunity Fund (HOF), acquired the Arcadia Pittwater Private Hospital at Warriewood, Sydney, for $39.5m from Dexus, on a lease to Arcadia Health Care running to 2051 with about $2.59m annual net rent.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For RAM Asset Management in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Oceania, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-12 · context →

A takeover deal for ASX 200 insurance broker Steadfast (ASX:SDF) is in the market, with commentary on whether it masks margin pressure.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Steadfast in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Oceania, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-12 · context →

Janus Henderson is reportedly seeking a private equity partner to pursue a roughly A$2b bid for Perpetual, with KKR named as a likely partner. KKR has previously bid for Perpetual's corporate trustee arm.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Janus Henderson in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Oceania, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-12 · context →

Indian-listed Kati Patang Lifestyle plans to acquire a 10% stake in NZ alcohol delivery business Gimme (operated by Bread Private, Christchurch) via a share swap. Board approved a term sheet, disclosed to the stock exchange on October 8.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Kati Patang Lifestyle in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Oceania, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-12 · context →